Introduction
God appears to Abram in a vision, and gives him great encouragement, Genesis 15:1 . Abram's request and complaint, Genesis 15:2 , Genesis 15:3 . God promises him a son, Genesis 15:4 ; and an exceedingly numerous posterity, Genesis 15:5 . Abram credits the promise, and his faith is counted unto him for righteousness, Genesis 15:6 . Jehovah proclaims himself, and renews the promise of Canaan to his posterity, Genesis 15:7 . Abram requires a sign of its fulfillment, Genesis 15:8 . Jehovah directs him to offer a sacrifice of five different animals, Genesis 15:9 ; which he accordingly does, Genesis 15:10 , Genesis 15:11 . God reveals to him the affliction of his posterity in Egypt, and the duration of that affliction, Genesis 15:12 , Genesis 15:13 . Promises to bring them back to the land of Canaan with great affluence, Genesis 15:14-16 . Renews the covenant with Abram, and mentions the possessions which should be given to his posterity, Genesis 15:18-21 .
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